Heavy Rainfall Threat Continues in the Southwest on Monday; Record Warmth in the Plains and Midwest

Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Rachel will persist over portions of the Great Basin and Southwest on Monday, bringing a potential heavy to excessive rainfall risk. Well above average and potentially record breaking temperatures will develop across the Plains and Midwest early this week, spreading into the Lower Mississippi Valley and Southeast midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Challis - Challis Airport (KLLJ)

Lat: 44.523°NLon: 114.21611°WElev: 5026.0ft.

Overcast

36°F

2°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed N 4 MPH
Barometer 29.84 in (1010.5 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 12 Oct 06:55 AM MDT
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles NNE Mackay ID

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Rain and snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain.  High near 41. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    High: 41 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then
    Rain/Snow
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain, possibly mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 29 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29.

    Low: 29 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Clear, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Columbus Day
Rain and snow before 3pm, then a chance of rain. High near 41. East southeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of rain, possibly mixing with snow after 9pm, then gradually ending. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Light and variable wind becoming northwest 5 to 10 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 55.
Thursday Night
Clear, with a low around 32.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 34.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles NNE Mackay ID
 44.24°N 113.41°W (Elev. 6424 ft)
5:31 am MDT Oct 12, 2026
7am MDT Oct 12, 2026-6pm MDT Oct 18, 2026
 
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